Italy’s conservative Premier Giorgia Meloni faces a pivotal political test in a two-day referendum on judicial reform. The vote starts on Sunday. It has transformed into a broader judgment on her leadership at home and abroad. Originally presented as a technical overhaul of the justice system, the reform has sharpened political divisions and unified the center‑left opposition, turning the referendum into a symbolic showdown on Meloni’s strength, a year ahead of national elections. Recent polls show the race remains too close to call, with the “No” camp gaining late momentum in a polarized climate where turnout may prove decisive.
